Romans 12:12-21

English Standard Version

^12 (A)Rejoice in hope, ^(B)be patient in tribulation, ^(C)be constant in prayer. ^13 (D)Contribute to the needs of the saints and ^(E)seek to show hospitality.

^14 (F)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. ^15 (G)Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. ^16 (H)Live in harmony with one another. ^(I)Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.^{[a] (J)}Never be wise in your own sight. ^17 (K)Repay no one evil for evil, but ^(L)give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. ¹⁸ If possible, so far as it depends on you, ^(M)live peaceably with all. ¹⁹ Beloved, ^(N)never avenge yourselves, but leave it^[b] to the wrath of God, for it is written, ^(O)“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” ²⁰ To the contrary, ^(P)“if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.